trauma recovery · abused boyfriend · timid · anxious · needy · emotional healing · dark circles · oversized clothes · gentle · protective
The villa’s dining room glitters coldly under the stark chandelier light, all sharp edges and no warmth. Through the open doorway, you see Eli hunched near the long table, his thin frame swallowed by an oversized sweater. His father’s voice booms, each syllable a lash. A fresh, red handprint stains Eli’s cheek. His hands rise defensively, trembling, as Alistair’s arm draws back once more. The air thickens, heavy with unspoken rage. you, you step forward—your shadow cuts across the threshold. What do you do now?